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Loons
August 18, 2019
Minnesota United midfielder Jan Gregus (8), left, celebrated with forward Abu Danladi (99) after Danladi's goal against Orlando City during stoppage t

Stoppage-time goal enables Minnesota United to salvage 1-1 draw with Orlando

The Loons were moments away from a defeat until Abu Danaldi's opportunistic strike.
Loons
August 18, 2019

Loons tie 1-1 against Orlando City

Orlando City SC visited Minnesota United for a match Saturday at Allianz Field
Loons
August 18, 2019
Orlando City forward Nani (17), celebrated after he scored against Minnesota United goalkeeper Vito Mannone (1) during a free kick in the second half.

Minnesota United defender Chase Gasper thrilled to mark Nani, his idol

"Speed, skill, flair, goal-scoring ability, goal-creating ability, he had it all. He still has it."
Loons
August 17, 2019
Graham Zusi (8) Sporting Kansas City and Hassani Dotson (31) of Minnesota United FC fought for the ball in the first half.

Minnesota United's Ozzie Alonso out, Hassani Dotson in against Orlando City tonight

United captain and defensive midfielder Ozzie Alonso out against Orlando City because of a leg injury and rookie Hassani Dotson is in at his spot
Loons
August 17, 2019
Minnesota United midfielder Kevin Molino (left) kicked the ball as a Colorado Rapids player pursued him during the first half.

Orlando City retains special meaning for Minnesota United's Adrian Heath, Kevin Molino

The Loons coach helped lead Saturday's opponent into MLS while Molino played six seasons there.
Loons
August 17, 2019
Minnesota United midfielder Kevin Molino (7) controls the ball in front of Portland Timbers defender Zarek Valentin (16) in the first half of a U.S. O

Minnesota United wouldn't mind a little more selfishness from Kevin Molino

The veteran midfielder set up another goal Wednesday, but coach Adrian Heath said that having Molino be "little bit more greedy at times would help."
Loons
August 17, 2019
German soccer fans watched the opening game of the 2014 World Cup while sitting on sofas in the FC Union Stadium in Berlin on June 12, 2014.

Anti-establishment vibe carries on for new Bundesliga club from East Berlin

FC Union Berlin makes its top German league debut this weekend.
Loons
August 17, 2019
Minnesota United goalkeeper Vito Mannone (1) grabs a ball in front of Ike Opara, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Atlanta U

Orlando City-Minnesota United gameday preview

The Loons' home shutout streak is at four.
Local
August 16, 2019
Minnesota United forward Mason Toye (23) celebrated a goal during the second half. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INF

Sun Country sets charter flight for Loons' Open Cup title match

Purchase of an airline ticket on this special flight includes round-trip coach bus transportation to and from the stadium in Atlanta, but not tickets to the match.
Loons
August 15, 2019
Minnesota United midfielder Darwin Quintero (25) celebrated his goal with teammate Minnesota United midfielder Kevin Molino (7) during the first half.

Not-to-be-denied Quintero sparks Loons over Colorado

Darwin Quintero's goal in the 39th minute -- after being stopped on a penalty kick two minutes earlier -- helps the Loons improve their Allianz Field record to 8-1-4.
Loons
August 15, 2019
When the Loons (top) and Saints are playing on the same night, as they did Wednesday night, there's an extra 30,000 or so fans spending money at or ne

Reusse: St. Paul's thriving summer sports scene all about a good time

It's a 35-minute train ride from the stop for Allianz Field to the last stop on the Green Line near CHS Field. And nobody's mad at the home teams who play in those stadiums.
Loons
August 14, 2019
Minnesota United forward Mason Toye (23) scored a goal as Portland Timbers defender Claude Dielna (5) defended during the second half. ] LEILA NAVIDI

Toye suspended for additional game for spitting at Dallas player

Mason Toye, who drew a red card after the incident, had already been suspended for Minnesota United's game tonight against the Colorado Rapids.
Loons
August 14, 2019

Loons edge Colorado 1-0

Minnesota United beat Colorado on Thursday night, with Darwin Quintero scoring the only goal.
Loons
August 14, 2019
Minnesota United midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) has made a breakthrough of sorts with three goals in the past three games, two of them alone in Saturday

Loons' Finlay impressing on more than just the scoresheet

Minnesota United's 29-year-old forward has scored three goals in three games, continuing his improving play since returning from knee surgery last year.
Loons
August 14, 2019
Minnesota United starters back for crucial home games

Minnesota United starters back for crucial home games

After he rested many of his starters Saturday in Dallas, Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath has them back in the starting 11 for the first of two important home games this week
Loons
August 13, 2019

Minnesota United-Colorado Rapids game preview

United coach Adrian Heath juggled his lineup for Saturday's 5-3 loss at FC Dallas, holding out several important starters with two home games this week.
Loons
August 13, 2019
Minnesota United forward Mason Toye walks past the FC Dallas bench as he leaves the field after being issued a red card during the second half Saturda

'A really stupid mistake.' Toye sorry for spitting on Dallas opponent

An MLS decision is pending on whether 20-year-old forward Mason Toye must sit out more than Minnesota United's match Wednesday against Colorado.
Loons
August 10, 2019
Vito Mannone dives to block a shot attempt by FC Dallas's Michael Barrios during the first half

Finlay scores twice but Loons' unbeaten streak ends with loss at Dallas

In addition to the 5-3 road loss, Mason Toye was issued a red card in stoppage time.
Loons
August 10, 2019
Minnesota United forward Mason Toye celebrate his goal against the Portland Timbers during the second half of a U.S. Open Cup soccer semifinal Wednesd

'Young Loons' platoon assembles amid a win-now push

One has become a starter in his rookie season. Another keeps scoring game-winners. They and six other young players will soon be joined by 18-year-old Uruguayan midfielder Thomas Chacon.
Loons
August 9, 2019

Legs not withstanding, United's Lod 'getting there'

Minnesota United newcomer Robin Lod played all 90 minutes Wednesday during the Loons' 2-1 U.S. Open Cup semifinal victory.